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What's behind the grain sheet?
« on: August 21, 2014, 10:41:27 AM »

So, after finding that the stickers on my GM Epic 505 were beginning to peel off, I decided to remove them. However, in the process I managed to remove part of the grain sheet. So, after a little bit (well, quite a lot!) of swearing, I elected to follow suit from a thread posted some time ago and remove the rest of it. I'm not completely finished, as some sanding is required to get a finish, but I'm quite pleased with what's underneath. Granted, it's not a pretty bat by any stretch, but I prefer it without the grain sheet on it for sure!


Removal complete. Not a bad bat face, but there are some obvious signs as to why this is a 505


Oiled to be left overnight, ready for another crack at it with the sandpaper tomorrow



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What's behind the grain sheet?
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2014, 10:43:03 AM »

Just to add, I have ordered new stickers for it also, so will not be left as a bare face. Opinions welcome!
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Re: What's behind the grain sheet?
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2014, 10:48:21 AM »

It looks like a bleached butterfly bat - hope it performs for you.
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Re: What's behind the grain sheet?
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2014, 10:53:08 AM »

It's gone OK when I've used it so far this year, and in nets. Just a shame about the idiot brandishing it!


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Re: What's behind the grain sheet?
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2014, 12:32:59 PM »

Woohoo, I'm famous! I don't understand why he hasn't posted on this thread though. Have I missed something?


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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2014, 12:53:28 PM »

@Buzz - what's the significance of it being bleached? It doesn't look particularly pale in the flesh, but I'm not an expert on this subject by any stretch of the imagination!


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Re: What's behind the grain sheet?
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2014, 01:39:17 PM »

Woohoo, I'm famous! I don't understand why he hasn't posted on this thread though. Have I missed something?


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